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Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA
View article: Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHAhttps://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/09/04/compostable-packaging-pha-updates-for-cpg-bands
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Eni’s Strategic Shift Toward Circular Plastics and Bio-based Industrial Synergy in Porto Marghera
View article: Eni’s Strategic Shift Toward Circular Plastics and Bio-based Industrial Synergy in Porto Marghera😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 – you know what I’m thinking right now? ENI is trying to sell Versalis and Novamont, so now comes the greenwashing campaign.
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Scientists Create a Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PET
View article: Scientists Create a Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PEThttps://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/scientists-create-a-biodegradable-plastic-stronger-than-pet-404375
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Biodegradable plastic films as eco-sustainable alternative to polyethylene films: Effects on soil multifunctionality
View article: Biodegradable plastic films as eco-sustainable alternative to polyethylene films: Effects on soil multifunctionalityhttps://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ecs2.70388
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Milk ingredient helps produce a new bioplastic—and more can be done
View article: Milk ingredient helps produce a new bioplastic—and more can be donehttps://phys.org/news/2025-09-ingredient-bioplastic.html
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Chilean Researchers Modelled a Bacterium to Produce Bioplastics
View article: Chilean Researchers Modelled a Bacterium to Produce Bioplasticshttps://www.uc.cl/en/news/chilean-researchers-modelled-a-bacterium-to-produce-bioplastics
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New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applications
View article: New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applicationshttps://idw-online.de/en/news857669
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How India helped scuttle the global plastics treaty
View article: How India helped scuttle the global plastics treatyhttps://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-india-helped-scuttle-the-global-plastics-treaty
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Email sent to The European Consumer Organisation – ENI Litigation
View article: Email sent to The European Consumer Organisation – ENI LitigationHere’s the email sent to European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The email was sent on 5th September 12.36. This is a FREE article.
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Email sent to the EU Greens party – ENI Litigation
View article: Email sent to the EU Greens party – ENI LitigationHere’s the email sent to Green Party (EU political party) inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The letter was sent on 5th September 12.27. This is a FREE article.
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ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluation
View article: ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluationhttps://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-announces-timeline-for-pfas-restriction-evaluation
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ENI vs WWF
View article: ENI vs WWFHere’s the letter sent to WWF inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The letter was sent on 5th September 11.00 am. This is a FREE article.
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ENI litigation – Email sent to Greenpeace
View article: ENI litigation – Email sent to GreenpeaceHere’s the letter sent to Greenpeace inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The letter was sent on 5th September 10.55 am. This is a FREE article.
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Nigerian EU Representation vs ENI alleged corruption case
View article: Nigerian EU Representation vs ENI alleged corruption caseHere’s the email sent to the Nigerian Embassy to the EU today inquiring about the accusations of ENI corruption in Nigeria. The email was sent today 5th September at 10.00 am. This is a FREE article
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Message to ENI CEO
View article: Message to ENI CEOI’m addressing this letter to the CEO of ENI, Mr. Claudio Descalzi. This is a FREE article.
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Eni vs CBE JU
View article: Eni vs CBE JUThe following email was sent to the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) on 1st September 2025 at 12.11. This is a FREE article
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Eni vs European Investment Bank (Reply)
View article: Eni vs European Investment Bank (Reply)The EIB replied to my email. This is a FREE article
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Plastics Value Chain Demands Immediate Action to Save EU Industry
View article: Plastics Value Chain Demands Immediate Action to Save EU IndustryThe EU recycling industry is collapsing overnight. Let me explain why. FREE article
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A quick glimpse into the Royal Saudi Arabian Harem
View article: A quick glimpse into the Royal Saudi Arabian HaremIn today’s woke period, should we expect this to be banned? This is a FREE article
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The Quiet Revolution in Takeout: Why Bagasse Clamshell Boxes Are Taking Over
View article: The Quiet Revolution in Takeout: Why Bagasse Clamshell Boxes Are Taking Overhttps://vocal.media/earth/the-quiet-revolution-in-takeout-why-bagasse-clamshell-boxes-are-taking-over
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Hanoi markets to stop using plastic bags, non-biodegradable foam containers
View article: Hanoi markets to stop using plastic bags, non-biodegradable foam containershttps://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-markets-to-stop-using-plastic-bags-non-biodegradable-foam-containers-2429896.html
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Mechanical and thermal performance of polylactic Acid (PLA)- Saba banana peel composite
View article: Mechanical and thermal performance of polylactic Acid (PLA)- Saba banana peel compositehttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425019386
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US Bill to promote biobased products
View article: US Bill to promote biobased productshttps://www.michiganfarmnews.com/new-markets-for-farmers-slotkin-s-bill-boosting-biobased-products-praised-by-ag
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A Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable Packaging
View article: A Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable PackagingA Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable Packaging
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Effect of biodegradable films on microplastic distribution and microbial community composition in paddy soil
View article: Effect of biodegradable films on microplastic distribution and microbial community composition in paddy soilhttps://journal.hep.com.cn/fase/EN/10.15302/J-FASE-2025629
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WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging
View article: WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaginghttps://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions
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Estimation of bio-oil yield for biomass using hybrid models
View article: Estimation of bio-oil yield for biomass using hybrid modelshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025012579
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Understanding the Production Process of PBAT: From Raw Materials to Sustainable Innovation
View article: Understanding the Production Process of PBAT: From Raw Materials to Sustainable Innovationhttps://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/understanding-the-production-process-of-pbat-from-raw-materials-to-sustainable-38884
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Tobacco companies market “biodegradable” filters from new materials
View article: Tobacco companies market “biodegradable” filters from new materialshttps://www.thequint.com/climate-change/cigarette-filters-dont-protect-smokers-health-only-cause-plastic-pollution-is-it-time-to-ban-them
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Can sustainable packaging save our cities (Times of India)
View article: Can sustainable packaging save our cities (Times of India)https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/can-sustainable-packaging-save-our-cities/articleshow/123626303.cms
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Disappearing Plastic
View article: Disappearing Plastichttps://teen.gwnews.com/articles/disappearing-plastic
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Evaluation of the impact of polylactide microparticles on soil biota
View article: Evaluation of the impact of polylactide microparticles on soil biotahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40887507
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Using milk proteins to make a new bioplastic
View article: Using milk proteins to make a new bioplastichttps://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/novel-ingredient-makes-a-new-bioplastic- https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/17/16/2207
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Should end-of-life options determine the future of packaging technology? (FREE)
View article: Should end-of-life options determine the future of packaging technology? (FREE)Should the circular economy dictate the future of packaging technology? Haven’t we learned a lesson from the recycling fairy tale? This is a FREE article.
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Europe Eyes Billion-Dollar Opportunity in Textile Waste Recycling
View article: Europe Eyes Billion-Dollar Opportunity in Textile Waste Recyclinghttps://www.renewablematter.eu/en/europe-eyes-billion-dollar-opportunity-textile-waste-recycling
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Bellingham SeaFeast Becomes Whatcom County’s First Festival to Use 100% Reusable Dishware
View article: Bellingham SeaFeast Becomes Whatcom County’s First Festival to Use 100% Reusable Dishwarehttps://www.bellingham.org/pressreleases/bellingham-seafeast-becomes-whatcom-countys-first-festival-to-use-100-reusable-dishware
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Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottles
View article: Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottleshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ejwgq3zw0o
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Circularix launches new recycling facility in Florida
View article: Circularix launches new recycling facility in Floridahttps://www.indianchemicalnews.com/recycling/circularix-launches-new-recycling-facility-in-florida-27294
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EPA Victoria Greenlights Soft Plastics Recycling Facility
View article: EPA Victoria Greenlights Soft Plastics Recycling Facilityhttps://www.miragenews.com/epa-greenlights-soft-plastics-recycling-facility-1524548
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Konoshima Chemical Advances Sustainable Material Solutions
View article: Konoshima Chemical Advances Sustainable Material Solutionshttps://www.theworldfolio.com/news/konoshima-chemical-advances-sustainable-material-solutions/5250
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UK Financial Conduct Authority opens investigation into Drax’s biomass sourcing
View article: UK Financial Conduct Authority opens investigation into Drax’s biomass sourcingCongratulations to the UK; finally a a government body that will look into biomass sourcing. FREE article
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Updated UK statistics on waste
View article: Updated UK statistics on wastehttps://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-waste-data/uk-statistics-on-waste
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New Standards for Compostable Products
View article: New Standards for Compostable Productshttps://www.astm.org/news/new-standards-for-compostable-products
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ENI and the Nigerian oil scandal
View article: ENI and the Nigerian oil scandalHere’s the article from Reuters. This is a FREE article
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Gas Pipelines, ENI and EU money: a toxic combination?
View article: Gas Pipelines, ENI and EU money: a toxic combination?It’s Half past midnight Brussels time, and I feel tired and… one my readers forwarded this article to me: Since the 1990s, the European Union has been involved in the construction of gas pipelines that transport natural gas from Asia and Africa to Europe. The most important player in these dynamic projects, the next phase…
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ENI / Novamont Judgment – Insights and learnings (June 2025)
View article: ENI / Novamont Judgment – Insights and learnings (June 2025)Here are some elements that struck me from the Novamont / ENI cartel judgment. This is a FREE article
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English Summary of the Novamont /ENI Judgment
View article: English Summary of the Novamont /ENI JudgmentHere’s an English summary of the Novamont / ENI Cartel judgment concluded by the Italian antitrust authorities in June 2025. This is a FREE article.
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WTO ruling on EU tariffs shows pattern of discrimination against Indonesian palm
View article: WTO ruling on EU tariffs shows pattern of discrimination against Indonesian palmhttps://www.indonesiapalmoilfacts.com/gapki-wto-ruling-on-eu-tariffs-shows-pattern-of-discrimination-against-indonesian-palm
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Plastic Energy produces first pyrolysis oil at Netherlands plant
View article: Plastic Energy produces first pyrolysis oil at Netherlands planthttps://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/plastic-energy-and-sabic-plant-produces-first-pyrolysis-oil-at-netherlands-site
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European plastic recycling industry faces ‘imminent collapse’
View article: European plastic recycling industry faces ‘imminent collapse’https://www.plasticsrecyclers.eu/news/wave-of-surging-plastic-recycling-plant-closures-hits-europe
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Did Novamont acted responsibly regarding plastic bags in Europe? (FREE)
View article: Did Novamont acted responsibly regarding plastic bags in Europe? (FREE)Did Novamont (owned 100 % by ENI) developped a cartel outside Italy? This is a FREE article
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ABB and Citroniq Target a World First With 100% Bio-Based Polypropylene Facility
View article: ABB and Citroniq Target a World First With 100% Bio-Based Polypropylene Facilityhttps://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/august-2025/abb-citroniq-bio-based-polypropylene-facility
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US researchers engineer enzymes to create recyclable bioplastics from crops, farm waste
View article: US researchers engineer enzymes to create recyclable bioplastics from crops, farm wastehttps://interestingengineering.com/innovation/u-s-crops-recyclable-bioplastics
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Harvard University says farewell to compostable food packaging
View article: Harvard University says farewell to compostable food packaginghttps://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/8/23/to-go-box-replacement
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Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers
View article: Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftoversCompostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers
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Lignin Industries CEO thinks Global Plastics Treaty disagreement can be a springboard for progress
View article: Lignin Industries CEO thinks Global Plastics Treaty disagreement can be a springboard for progresshttps://interplasinsights.com/plastics-industry-news/plastics-industry-environmental-news/lignin-industries-ceo-says-global-plastics-treaty-disagreeme
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Retailers continue march towards plastic-free future (Vietnam)
View article: Retailers continue march towards plastic-free future (Vietnam)https://vir.com.vn/retailers-continue-march-towards-plastic-free-future-134990.html
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Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testing
View article: Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testinghttps://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/article_b1728146-e9f1-4ba1-b9cf-e5c3caf10222.html
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Eggshell processing technology can cut bioplastic emissions
View article: Eggshell processing technology can cut bioplastic emissionshttps://www.wattagnet.com/egg/article/15753706/eggshell-processing-technology-can-cut-bioplastic-emissions
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Australian researchers develop seafood-based biofoam amid national EPS phase-out
View article: Australian researchers develop seafood-based biofoam amid national EPS phase-outhttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biofoam-seafood-packaging-australia-eps-ban.html
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Ethiopia confronts packaging waste crisis amid rising animal welfare concerns
View article: Ethiopia confronts packaging waste crisis amid rising animal welfare concernshttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/donkey-animal-welfare-ethiopia-plastic-ban.html
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Absolut unveils paper-based cap and bottle duo
View article: Absolut unveils paper-based cap and bottle duohttps://www.pulpapernews.com/20250826/16936/absolut-unveils-paper-based-cap-and-bottle-duo
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Total Energies asks World Economic Forum to promote PLA
View article: Total Energies asks World Economic Forum to promote PLAhttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/08/pla-scalable-solution-plastics-pollution
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Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
View article: Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterialsResearchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
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One World Products Expands Eco Bio Plastics Division
View article: One World Products Expands Eco Bio Plastics Divisionhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/isiah-thomas-one-world-products-142041614.html
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Coca-Cola, Sparklo, Carrefour partner to boost UAE plastic recycling
View article: Coca-Cola, Sparklo, Carrefour partner to boost UAE plastic recyclinghttps://www.sustainableplastics.com/news/coca-cola-sparklo-carrefour-partner-boost-uae-plastic-recycling
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Beware of potential ‘Boiler Room’ Scams
View article: Beware of potential ‘Boiler Room’ ScamsI thought that I had been victim of criminal organisations operating as fake ENI and Novamont agents to scam me. This is a FREE article
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Towards comparable life cycle assessments: Remodeling-based harmonization of polylactic acid waste depolymerization studies
View article: Towards comparable life cycle assessments: Remodeling-based harmonization of polylactic acid waste depolymerization studieshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235255092500171X
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Policy shifts drive investment in fresh packaging solutions
View article: Policy shifts drive investment in fresh packaging solutionshttps://www.pressreader.com/vietnam/vietnam-investment-review-9bbd/20250825/281706915785795
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Spain emerges as a promising market for Vietnamese bioplastics
View article: Spain emerges as a promising market for Vietnamese bioplasticshttps://en.vneconomy.vn/spain-emerges-as-a-promising-market-for-vietnamese-bioplastics.htm
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Netherlands offers subsidies to switch to recycled, bio content
View article: Netherlands offers subsidies to switch to recycled, bio contenthttps://www.sustainableplastics.com/news/netherlands-offers-subsidies-switch-recycled-bio-content
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Recon Chemical Recycling Plant Finished
View article: Recon Chemical Recycling Plant Finishedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/recon-hits-milestone-chemical-recycling-plant-construction-finished-as-project-nears-production-launch-302537533.html
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Submit Your Packaging Solution for the 2025 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Awards
View article: Submit Your Packaging Solution for the 2025 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Awardshttps://airtable.com/apphytgXBMlOtwTYd/shrd9xG9eTQlGRcox
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Indonesia prepares mandatory EPR as part of plastic waste management strategy
View article: Indonesia prepares mandatory EPR as part of plastic waste management strategyhttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/indonesia-epr-plastic-producers-waste-management.html
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Plastic Pollution on the Tunisian coast (FREE)
View article: Plastic Pollution on the Tunisian coast (FREE)I traveled to Hammamet in Tunisia in October 2024 and brought back some pictures and videos to show the amount of (plastic) (packaging) pollution on the beaches. This is a FREE article.
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Reversible biobased adhesives enable closed-loop engineered composites
View article: Reversible biobased adhesives enable closed-loop engineered compositeshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62917-1
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Australia Leads World with First Microplastic-Free Straws and Cups in Children’s Hospitals
View article: Australia Leads World with First Microplastic-Free Straws and Cups in Children’s HospitalsAustralia Leads World with First Microplastic-Free Straws and Cups in Children’s Hospitals
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India goes in full greenwashing mode for compostable plastic
View article: India goes in full greenwashing mode for compostable plastichttps://www.hercircle.in/engage/get-inspired/trending/nfr-is-indiarsquos-first-zone-to-shift-to-compostable-bioplastic-on-trains-9600.html
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PLA microplastics more toxic than PE microplastics (Study)
View article: PLA microplastics more toxic than PE microplastics (Study)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389425025713
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India’s first bioplastic plant starts in Indore
View article: India’s first bioplastic plant starts in Indorehttps://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/states/madhya-pradesh/plastic-from-sugar-countrys-first-bioplastic-plant-set-up-in/article-4144


















































































